Bristol Extends Public Works Services To Help After Storm

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November 01, 2012|By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com

BRISTOL - — Because of storm Sandy, all curbside collections have been delayed one day this week.

Pickups normally done on Friday will be made on Saturday.

The transfer station is extending hours from until Saturday to help with cleanup. The hours Nov. 1 and 2 are: 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The hours Nov. 3 are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Brush and branches less than 6 inches wide and less than 4 feet long will be accepted with a residential permit.

The public works department reminds residents that leaf bag collection will continue until the end of November. Leaf bags are collected on the normal rubbish collection day from curbsides. The service is available to anyone eligible for municipal curbside rubbish and recycling pickups

Yard waste service for subscribers will continue through the week of Nov. 12.